Pyongyang, North Korea Weather
Pyongyang hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 79°F (26°C) is right in line with the typical September high of 77°F (25°C).
Current conditions in detail
Pyongyang weather tomorrow (Thursday, September 17)
Tomorrow in Pyongyang looks overcast, with a high of 80° and an overnight low of 59°. Rain is unlikely (11% chance). Winds top out near 5 mph, and the UV index reaches 5 (moderate).
Pyongyang 14-day forecast
About the weather in Pyongyang
Pyongyang's year is organised around rain rather than temperature. 59% of its 47.3 inches (1202 mm) annual total arrives in the June to August window, while January averages 15 mm (0.6 in). Temperatures move far less: 84°F (29°C) at the year's warmest against 32°F (0°C) at its coolest.
Pyongyang weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: August - highs near 84°F (29°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 32°F (0°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 96°F (36°C) high · -7°F (-22°C) low
- Wettest month: July (16 rainy days) · Sunniest: May (9.7 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid continental
- Annual swing: 30°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
- Snow: about 6 days a year
- Months with freezing average lows: 4
- Average humidity: 68%
Temperatures through the year
Snow falls on roughly 6 days a year, mostly December through March. Warmth peaks in August: highs of 84°F (29°C), lows of 71°F (22°C). January sits at the other end of the year: 32°F (0°C) by day, 16°F (-9°C) at night. Overnight lows average at or below freezing for 4 months, December through March.
Rain, sun and snow
Sunshine averages 8.6 hours a day over the year, peaking in May at 9.7 hours. The gridded 2015-2024 daily record for this location tops out at 96°F (36°C) and bottoms at -7°F (-22°C) - decade extremes, not all-time station records.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, Pyongyang stays on the cool side of mild: 63°F (17°C) by day, 41°F (5°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 19 days across the season.
Summer (June through August)
Through summer, Pyongyang brings hot afternoons: 83°F (28°C) by day, 68°F (20°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 43 of the 90 days. With the moisture factored in, afternoons feel hotter than the reading suggests - the humidity and dew point converter shows why.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, Pyongyang runs cool rather than cold: 64°F (18°C) by day, 47°F (8°C) after dark, and expect showers on roughly 20 days across the season.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Pyongyang brings deep cold, with daytime highs averaging 35°F (2°C) and nights around 19°F (-7°C); rain comes on about 12 days over the three months, plus about 6 snowy days. Wind sharpens cold like this considerably; pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge exposed conditions.
Average temperatures in Pyongyang by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 16° | 3 | 0.6 in | 7.8 h/day | 57% |
| February | 39° | 21° | 4 | 0.8 in | 8.4 h/day | 58% |
| March | 52° | 30° | 5 | 1.3 in | 9.3 h/day | 63% |
| April | 64° | 42° | 6 | 2.2 in | 9.6 h/day | 62% |
| May | 73° | 52° | 8 | 4.3 in | 9.7 h/day | 67% |
| June | 80° | 62° | 10 | 6.0 in | 9.7 h/day | 74% |
| July | 84° | 71° | 16 | 11.0 in | 8.5 h/day | 82% |
| August | 84° | 71° | 17 | 10.8 in | 8.7 h/day | 83% |
| September | 77° | 61° | 7 | 4.4 in | 9.0 h/day | 77% |
| October | 64° | 47° | 6 | 2.2 in | 8.3 h/day | 71% |
| November | 49° | 33° | 7 | 2.6 in | 6.8 h/day | 68% |
| December | 34° | 19° | 4 | 1.0 in | 7.2 h/day | 60% |